Begonia Tuberous On Top Sunset Shades

Description

Begonia Tuberous On Top Sunset Shades

Begonia Tuberous On Top Sunset Shades One of the most beautiful Begonia types due to its delightful colorful flowers, which appear in bright oranges and striking reds fantastic color pattern reminiscent of a sunset this variety is very popular among growers. These tuberous begonias require partial to full shade and well-drained, humus-rich soil. Gardener’s tip: Lay tubers concave side up, shallowly planted at consistent moisture levels throughout the season Deadheading the flowers regularly as they fade will keep Pentas in bloom throughout spring and summer, making them an excellent choice for containers, hanging baskets or garden borders where their striking colors can be displayed. Give it a boost with some balanced fertilizer every few weeks, to keep the growth strong and also promote flowering. In colder climates protect from wind and frost, if desired lift tubers before winter for storage to encourage healthy return every year.

Cultivation Advice Begonia Tuberous On Top Sunset Shades

• Approx. Sow To Flowering: 20-22 Weeks from Seed.

  Sow thinly from Dec – March. Light: Light is the critical one, and if seeds /plants receive less light time that means not enough flowering will appear. (12 hrs light per day to start from seed so early sowing needs artificial low cost led lights)

  Surface sow seeds, press gently into fine grade seed compost. Do not cover as the seed needs light to germinate.

  Keep tray / pot in clear plastic bag or cover with glass sheet to retain humidity. Soaking tray helps water from the bottom.

  For germination the seeds need a minimum of 25C which again will more than likely require a heated matt or propagator.

  Germination: 14-60 days;… with fluctuation according to the room temperature given.

  Pot on finally to separate pots and grow on under cooler conditions.

  In Row Spacing: to 9-12 in./23-30 cm between plants; plant to container/beds after all danger of frost.